Category: Sentinel-EDM Opinion
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‘The Confession’: More than we needed to know Greg Bean After the whirlwind of detail surrounding former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey’s life as a closeted gay, I have three words to describe my reaction: too much information. Like most people in New Jersey, it came as no particular surprise when McGreevey outed himself as…
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Edison resident bashes local budget process
By dictating how the Township Council gets to review the 2007 municipal budget, Edison Mayor Jun Choi proves the half-truth about our “strong mayor-weak council” form of government. We have a weak council. Specifically, Choi’s proposed budget increases spending by $8.8 million or 8.7 percent over last year’s $100.8 million. It raises the tax rate…
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Renaissance plan for Stop & Shop site good idea
It seems as though every time a major redevelopment or revitalization project is proposed in Metuchen, certain people feel compelled to oppose the project. Instantly it becomes a controversial issue. Two recent examples are the Franklin Square residential development and the building of our new borough hall. Others may disagree, however, both of these projects…
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Resident did not write letter in official capacity
Ms. Victoria Ferrara’s letter [to the editor in the Sept. 20 Sentinel] needed to be addressed. I wrote a letter to the editor specifically indicating after my name/signature the words “Edison resident.” I did this so that there would be no mistake or confusion that I was speaking as a resident. The Sentinel took the…
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A yes vote to fund our parks won’t result in tax increase
For decades, funding for New Jersey’s parks has dwindled, especially for maintenance and repairs. This fall New Jersey voters have the chance to fund our parks with no new taxes! A “Yes!” to the November ballot question would allow existing revenue from the Corporate Business Tax to pay for long overdue park projects. When budgets…
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Americans have a right to health care
I guess by this time everybody knows that there’s a health crisis in New Jersey and in the country at large, but perhaps it’s important to put some numbers on the nature of that health care crisis so that we can all begin to understand that it’s a growing crisis and not one that is…
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Gang summit is a step in the right direction Greg Bean Sometimes, it’s up to guys like me to say things others are reluctant to speak out about in the public forum, and today is one of those days. The fact is that gang activity has been on the upswing in many of our central…
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Reader disagrees with chamber prez’s statements
The Edison Chamber of Commerce is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit 501(c)(4). In order to maintain that nonprofit status, an officer/director cannot make reference to his or her title when operating outside of the scope of the organization. One of the stated goals of the Edison Chamber of Commerce is “to…
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Stender’s campaign remarks unfair, untrue
Assemblywoman Linda Stender (D-District 22) has begun her negative campaign against our congressman, Mike Ferguson (R-7th District), early this fall. I guess it shouldn’t surprise anyone that a politician running for office will say anything to get elected, even if it’s mean and untrue. What surprises me is that she seems to be running primarily…
